Health & Fitness
The Weekend Guide: 6/29 - 7/1
There's no need to wait until the 4th of July to kick off the family fun. Get started along the water, on land or in the sky with these great events from Hulafrog.
There's no need to wait until the 4th of July to kick off the family fun. Get started along the water, on land or in the sky with these great events from Hulafrog.
FRIDAY:
Gymnastics Open Workout
This open workout is designed to let preschoolers explore the gym and practice their gymnastics skills in an unstructured environment, at their own pace and comfort level. The sessions are supervised and safe.
Where: U.S. Gymnastics, Mahwah
When: Friday, June 29 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Cost: $15.00
State Fair Meadowlands
This isn’t just any fair, the State Fair Meadowlands is the fairest fair of them all and it runs through Sunday, July 8. Enjoy over 150 rides, games, a live shark tank, pig racing, circus acts & “swamp” food. Your kiddos can even get a ride in the Batcopter and meet Dora the Explorer.
Where: New Meadowlands Fairgrounds, East Rutherford (next to MetLife Stadium)
When: Friday, June 29 | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Cost: Varies
SATURDAY:
Passport to Imagination
Michaels Craft store is offering a free craft session that will let your kids explore the world. This Saturday travel to Canada.
Where: Michael's, Paramus or Ramsey
When: Saturday, June 30 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Gymnastics Open Workout
Kids 5 years of age and older can practice their gymnastics skills in a supervised, but unstructured environment. They are free to move around the gym from area to area at their own pace.
Where: U.S. Gymnastics, Mahwah
When: Saturday, June 30 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cost: $15.00
State Fair Meadowlands
This isn’t just any fair, the State Fair Meadowlands is the fairest fair of them all and it runs through Sunday, July 8. Enjoy over 150 rides, games, a live shark tank, pig racing, circus acts & “swamp” food. Your kiddos can even get a ride in the Batcopter and meet Dora the Explorer.
Where: New Meadowlands Fairgrounds, East Rutherford (next to MetLife Stadium)
When: Saturday, June 30 | 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Cost: Varies
Brave Adventure at Disney
Celebrate the release of Disney’s newest movie, Brave with some fun in-store activities this Saturday at their Paramus store.
Where: Disney Store, Paramus
When: Saturday, June 30 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Cost: FREE
SUNDAY:
Meet Up Clean Up at PIP
Give your kiddos a lesson in volunteering and preserving the earth this Sunday. Head down to Ross Dock in Palisade Interstate Park from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM for a volunteer clean up project. The park provides all necessary equipment: trash bags, litter sticks gloves, and TREATS! It’s a fun way to learn a great lesson!
Where: Ross Dock at Palisades Interstate Park, Fort Lee
When: Sunday, July 1 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Kids Sea Glass Hunt
Kids love collecting. And now they’ll have a chance to create a beautiful collection of sea glass at the Sea Glass Hunt hosted by the Palisades Interstate Park. They’ll have a blast as they venture out on a one mile guided hike in search of some colorful glass along the shoreline. The hike is easy, and children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: Alpine Boat Basin, Palisade Interstate Park, Alpine (Exit 2 PIP)
When: Sunday, July 1 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Cost: $5.00 for parking
State Fair Meadowlands
This isn’t just any fair, the State Fair Meadowlands is the fairest fair of them all and it runs through Sunday, July 8. Enjoy over 150 rides, games, a live shark tank, pig racing, circus acts & “swamp” food. Your kiddos can even get a ride in the Batcopter and meet Dora the Explorer.
Where: New Meadowlands Fairgrounds, East Rutherford (next to MetLife Stadium)
When: Sunday, July 1 | 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Cost: Varies
Paramus 4th of July
Celebration Start your Independence Day celebrations early in Paramus this Sunday. Enjoy pre-show entertainment before the big show! Fireworks will begin at dark.
Where: Garden State Plaza, West Lot
When: Sunday, July 1 | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Tenafly Independence Day Celebration
Celebrate the 4th all day long this Sunday in Tenafly. Start the party at 10:00 AM at Roosevelt Commons with some fun for the whole family. There will be games, rides, contests, live entertainment and, of course good food! The party goes on till 3:00 PM, with fireworks beginning at 9:00 PM. (Rain date: July 3rd for fireworks, July 4th for festivities.)
Where: Roosevelt Commons, Tenafly
When: Sunday, July 1 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Fireworks begin at 9:00 PM
Cost: FREE
